Theoretical and Practical Foundations

The 48-credit Counseling Psychology Program is designed for individuals who wish to practice counseling interventions and consultation skills with children and adults. The program curriculum provides strong foundational skills and understandings in counseling and psychology, enabling students to become generalists in the field.

At Lesley University, students in the Counseling Psychology programs develop practical skills through self-reflection, collaboration with expert faculty and peers, and field experience. Direct, supervised contact with clients from a range of populations is required.

This program can be completed in two academic years of full-time study. A minimum of 700 hours of field experience are required.

Sample Course Description

Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression3 creditsTheories of cross-cultural counseling, psycho- logy of gender, and difference are explored. Students are asked to reflect on their own ethnic/racial backgrounds to understand issues of privilege, prejudice, and/or racism. The social construction of these factors and how the client’s and counselor’s perception of them influences their values and behaviors are discussed.

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